Andhra Pradesh police are on toes about the movements of Maoists, who are reportedly trying to regain foothold in the state, particularly in some districts of north Telangana.

Andhra Pradesh police are on toes about the movements of Maoists, who are reportedly trying to regain foothold in the state, particularly in some districts of north Telangana.

The Maoists are allegedly trying to regain their lost control and making their presence felt through violent actions like damaging communication network and roads. According to reports, the ultras have also started recruiting cadres in north Telangana districts.

However, police say that Maoists would not be spared if they resorted to violence. "Stern action would be taken against Maoists, if they indulged in any kind of violence," a senior police officer told PTI.

In the recent past, there have been a number of incidents, which indicated that Naxalites are trying to re-establish themselves in the region.

Incidents like killing a head constable, exchange of fire in Visakhapatnam district, police seizure of Rs 50 lakh cash from Maoist couriers, a 'Praja Court' (meeting of villagers) conducted recently by the ultras at a remote village in Karimnagar district and causing injuries to one local Congress leader by opening fire, has put the police on alert.

"A group of 30-40 armed Maoists conducted 'Praja Court' (meeting of villagers) at Mukunor village of Mahadevpur mandal of Karimnagar district, close to the border of Chhattisgarh state, which was once considered a stronghold of Naxalites," Karimangar district Superintendent of Police (SP) V Ravinder told PTI.

Following this incident, security forces have been put on alert and they are keeping a strict vigil on Chhattisgarh-Andhra Pradesh border.

"We will curb all kinds of Maoist activities as per the law," the SP said adding that besides intensifying combing operations, police network would be strengthened.